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In case you missed it - the last 9 days of trivia

Question for March 24,2026

How many flowers does a honey bee typically need to visit to make just one pound of honey?
  • 500
  • 5,000
  • 50,000
  • About 2 millioncorrect answer

To produce just one pound of honey, honey bees must visit about 2 million flowers and fly roughly 55,000 miles, that's more than twice around the Earth! They could use some help! Click to learn how.

Question for March 23,2026

Which marine animal is known for clapping its shells to move through the water?
  • Oyster
  • Clam
  • Scallopcorrect answer
  • Mussel

Scallops can swim by rapidly opening and closing their shells, propelling themselves like castanets in motion.

Question for March 22,2026

Natural coastal ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes can absorb up to what percentage of wave energy?
  • 50%
  • 72%
  • 85%
  • 97%correct answer

Coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes absorb up to 97% of wave energy, neutralizing its force and helping protect coastlines from storms. Preserving these natural coastal defenders is crucial. Thanks to the support of Plastic+ members and Greater Good Charities, a team recently helped restore Tampa Bay’s struggling shorelines, removing harmful debris like fishing lines and crab traps while rebuilding vital habitats. Click to join Plastic+ and help fund more projects like this.

Question for March 21,2026

What are ocean “upwelling zones” known for?
  • Zones with the strongest tides
  • Where coral grows fastest
  • Warm, sinking water zones
  • Nutrient-rich water that rises to the surfacecorrect answer

Upwelling zones are like the ocean’s natural fertilizer system. Cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, feeding plankton and supporting some of the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth. Psst... an FTO best-seller is only $5 today with code SpringSavings.

Question for March 20,2026

Over 1 million solar systems have been installed across German __________.
  • Balconiescorrect answer
  • Office buildings
  • Schools
  • Bridges

Happy Good News Friday! German balcony solar systems usually include 2 solar panels and a small micro converter device that converts energy to electricity. So far over 1 million have been installed!

Question for March 19,2026

What movie character inspired the nickname of a newly discovered deep-sea sponge found more than a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean?
  • Yoda
  • E.T.correct answer
  • Stitch
  • WALL·E

The sponge’s tall stalk and two wide openings look uncannily like E.T.’s eyes. Scientists couldn’t resist the comparison, especially after spotting it in the aptly named “Forest of the Weird.”

Question for March 18,2026

What whale is nicknamed the “unicorn of the sea” for its long spiral tusk?
  • Minke whale
  • Pilot whale
  • Narwhalcorrect answer
  • Beluga

The narwhal’s tusk is actually an overgrown tooth that can reach 10 feet long. Scientists think it helps sense changes in water.

Question for March 17,2026

What sea creature has a body almost entirely of cartilage instead of bone?
  • Sharkcorrect answer
  • Tuna
  • Whale
  • Grouper

Sharks are built from cartilage, not bone, which makes them flexible and fast. It’s why they glide so effortlessly. Make an even bigger impact for the planet, play more trivia on Trivia to Give.

Question for March 16,2026

When the ocean turns up the heat, what surprising trick do clownfish pull off to keep cool?
  • Build tiny reef fans
  • Hide in colder shipwrecks
  • Shrink their own bodiescorrect answer
  • Borrow sunscreen from sea turtles

During intense marine heatwaves, clownfish actually shrink in length—yes, shrink!—to save energy and oxygen. It’s not just a wardrobe issue… it’s a survival strategy! Nature, as always, has a wild sense of adaptability.

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